Illuminating MXene quantum dots: from surface chemistry to white lasing via photoluminescence mechanisms and spectral engineering

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how surface chemistry and quantum effects in MXene quantum dots influence their photoluminescence and lasing properties.
• Reviewed various studies on MXene quantum dots and their surface chemistry.
• Analyzed mechanisms underlying photoluminescence and lasing.
• Discussed strategies for achieving multicolor and nonlinear lasing.
• Identified key emission mechanisms that contribute to tunable photoluminescence.
• Highlighted the potential for white lasing applications using MXene quantum dots.
• Showed that surface chemistry significantly impacts lasing performance.